Amazing....

This video was shown to me on an I-Phone the other day. I found it to be one of the most awesome game endings that I have ever seen. The video is a little blurry but it is way worth the watch.

Check it out...


It shows that the impossible can happen....but also shows how crazy things can end and that nothing is over til the end. Just put that into perspective as you look at your life. WOW!!!!

The Great Fight

Today I was reminded of the constant fight of my flesh and righteousness that God has already provided for me. I have to say that everyday is a battle and I sometimes get a little frustrated when people make Christianity about being perfect or easy. That cannot be more farther from the truth. No one ever said Christianity was easy...and I believe that Paul and every other apostle showed that in their martyrdom and the things they ran across during their ministries. So why is it that Christians make some false point that Christianity will make your life easier or once you are saved it will be amazing? So why do those guys on tv say if you become a Christian you will be blessed beyond recognition? From what I have seen it is possible for those things to happen but God does not always do that. Usually just because a homeless man gives his life over to Jesus does not mean that he will be in a mansion in the near future. Many times it may mean that they have a hard time in life but now they found Joy in the one that saves them. What about our flesh though? Why when we are saved do we feel we should sin any longer? We can't be perfect but for those that may read this and are on the fence about following after this Jesus guy sit and think for a minute. It doesn't get easier, for crying out loud if you want to hear my testimony and hear about how things have happened then tell me. My life is living proof that once you are saved things are not just great but what a person that is a follower of Jesus knows is that He is bigger than anything and He is worth always striving to live for. Things happen that are hard and we can have assurance in Him *Jesus* for Joy and knowing that we are only growing in Him. We will have many temptations but through Him we have something to look forward and can know that we are free through Him and do not have to live in the hardships/sin that we once did. Jesus is more than a friend, someone that may "bless" you, He is the almighty God over everything and King of all forever. Jesus is the one that gave up being perfect to taking our sin upon Himself so that we could have this freedom. Jesus is the King at the right hand of God able to be worshipped right now. So why wait? We can and should live for Him even when we fail or do not feel that we should. He gave His life for our freedom, we owe Him everything. So quit believing in the scheme and if you are a believer, fight as hard as you can and pray for the Holy Spirit to help. Whenever you feel it is impossible give God your boxing gloves and let Him come in like Rocky....because Rocky always overcame. Except God was and never will be the underdog and there is no way for Him to fail.

Dorothy...You Are Right!!!

Today I got to drive through alot of fog and possibly at first icy conditions on my way home...Yay for Christmas!!!  It is so good to be home and I am so excited to see the remodeling that my parents did on the house.  It looks professionally done and I am so impressed.  Today I got to play golf with my dad and definitely had fun.  Home is where the heart is and my vacation has started off great.  I can't wait to see how the rest of the trip has gone.  God is amazing and blessed me with a great family. Unfortunately this is all I am posting today because we are about to go eat some great grub from here in Odessa.  I am stoked!!! Like Dorothy said, "There's no place like home."

By Grace and Love

I sang that my senior year in Black Magic...and for some that don't have a clue what that is, it is a choir ensemble of 8-9 guys and 8-9 girls that are picked from tryouts from the top choir. I made it by singing "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett and throwing some comedy into it. Anyways...that song came to my mind and I could not think of better words to hear. Today was a long day and God I give you all the praise and Glory. Going into the Christmas time and having the spirit of how awesome God is I thought of one more thing. This song we sang at a great guys candle light vigil after everyone found out that he was paralyzed during practice before the great OHS vs Permian Odessa cross town rivalry game. The last game of the season and my friend Joe Beene's life was changed in an instant. I will never forget the words nor forget how hard they stuck my heart when I heard them. Check this out and know that God wants you to come to Him. Come and give Him everything...Make Him your desires and needs. Be satisfied in Him.

Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
Help me find a way to bring me back to you
You're all I want, You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want,
Help me know you are near
You are my desire
No one else will do
Cause no one else
Can take you place
To feel the warmth of Your embrace
Help me find a way to bring me back to you
You're all I want, You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want,
Help me know you are near

What About Now???

So lately we have been going through a series at church call "When Love Comes to Town." Yesterday was an amazing day at church when God reached in and gripped the hearts of His Servants. Pastor Russ preached about community and the way everything changed when Christ came along. Once Jesus came everything changed...and through Him we have community and also the responsibility to care for others. The message will be up sometime this week and I really think you should check it out.... http://www.rushcreek.org/messages/ With that said I want to tell of a sight that I saw at church yesterday. Pastor Russ finished preaching and talking about community and helping others. He paused for a second and said everyone bow your heads and close your eyes and what awaited everyone was a huge movement. Then he began to ask those with financial burdens that didn't know what to do and those that were struggling to rid themselves of pride and come to the front while everyone had their heads bowed. About 10-12 did in the first service I went to at 9:00 A.M. When everyone opened their eyes he explained that there was $3,000 taped under seats all over the sanctuary and if we had an envelope he wanted us to get the envelope and take it to one of the people up front and if we didn't have an envelope he encouraged us to give. One man that was up at the front was an elderly man. You could tell that he was struggling because he had pretty worn clothes on and had a cane that he used to walk because he was handicapped. The man's heart was opened that day as he began to weep and it was an awesome thing to see. I was able to take an envelope to a girl that just joined the praise choir at the church. I don't know her well but she had mentioned prayer the week before in choir because she had moved into her own place and did not know how to make it. Tears were flowing all over the sanctuary as God began showing what the spirit should be during this time, but more importantly all the time. Check this scripture out...
Acts2:
37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?"
38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39"For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself."
40And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, "Be saved from this perverse generation!"
41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.
42They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
43Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles.
44And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;
45and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.
46Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,
47praising God and having favor with all the people And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

wow....If you notice the first church was selling their things and giving away everything for the cause of Christ. So with this in mind...shouldn't the service we had that is amazing be an every day occurrence? If it was like this all the time...people would still be adding to the church as converts and people would start following Jesus like never before. Maybe we should ponder upon making this a stake in our lives. Why don't we change things to make it this way, after all Jesus did give His life and everything so that we may have a relationship with God. So what about now? What are we doing today? God has made us for so much more....watch the video on the link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-KZyn3ep9U

2 Blog Thursday!

Ok, so I posted a video earlier and thought that maybe I would put a little more down today so I am doing a second one. I thought that I would blog about the fact that Christmas always brings emotions for me that are crazy. It is seriously a stressful time for me usually. I don't know if it is because I have always struggled to shop and struggled with having to go out among all the people that are cramming in the last minute shopping for that perfect gift to get their family or coworkers or whatever it may be for. Emotions have always been crazy because it seems like every Christmas that I have experienced has been pretty cool. I have somewhat been in the Jolly mood this year though. Honestly this will be the most difficult time as far as materialistic wise...because I am used to overdoing everything for Christmas but mostly so are the people that are in my family. Ha...its something that was always cool. From the times that I remember waking up really early to see if Santa had come and waking up everyone else so that they could share in the fun (which later I learned they would rather sleep in a little more past 5 AM.) Since my dad found out that he is going to be losing his job things will be a little slimmer this year, but for once I go into the Christmas celebration with my eyes on more than just the shopping and the early morning or what we will eat. I go in with appreciation for the things that I have had in my life all along and thank God for the amazing things that He does. I have always had amazing parents and family. I have always been blessed beyond what most people had in that area. This year for once I never made a list or made a wish so much for a gift this Christmas because it doesn't really matter as much. My Christmas gift has been given to me all my life all year long every year in the blessings of an amazing family and things that have happened in my life. To that I celebrate and raise up my coca-cola in cheers to those that know what I am talking about here. To all the others I hope and pray that you come to the realization as well....this time is not time for presents but a time of love and a time of realization of the miracle baby that was born so that we could have a way to the Father. God thank you so much....

Ha Ha...Just to start getting more into the Christmas Spirit

have a good day!